What does Book people mean?

Term for educated folks, sometimes used admiringly or sarcastically. For example: "Let de book people talk, we will listen. (Let the educated folks speak...)"

Where does the slang word Book people come from?

Book people is a slang term from Liberia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Liberia and across Africa.

Book people

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Term for educated folks, sometimes used admiringly or sarcastically.

"Let de book people talk, we will listen. (Let the educated folks speak...)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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